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Pink-barred Sallow

Xanthia togata

Checklist Number
73.181 [B&F: 2273]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Noctuidae
Subfamily:Xyleninae
Genus:Xanthia
Species:togata
Authority:(Esper, 1788)

Common in broad-leaved, often damp, woodland, marshes, fens, heathland and gardens throughout the British Isles; frequently recorded and well distributed across much of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 29-37 mm. Easily distinguished from other superficially similar autumnal sallows by the distinctive purple head and patagium. Larva feeds on catkins of Sallow and Poplar, over-wintering as an egg

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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